NHTSA Complaint #8018471 — 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8018471
Vehicle	2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	August 19, 2002
Date Filed	September 12, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 68MPH AND WITH NO WARNING ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. THEN,VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

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